Prytz to receive Exemplary Service Award

(5/12/10): Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Barber/Cosmetology
instructor Patty Prytz has recently been selected by the University of
Wisconsin-Stout School of Education faculty and staff to receive the 2009-2010
Career and Technical Education Training Exemplary Service Award. This award
recognizes exemplary service provided to UW-Stout by cooperating teachers who
have shared their professional expertise by providing experiences and guidance
for its students.

“I was surprised,” said Prytz. “I wasn't aware that I had
done anything out of the ordinary. I guess whenever a student needs help I am
always willing to give a hand.”

Dr. Jacalyn Weissenburger, director of the UW-Stout School
of Education, found Prytz to excel in several areas. These included: student
teacher/practicum student supervision; providing appropriate assessment and
feedback; encouraging reflection through various means; giving constructive and
appropriate feedback to student teachers/ practicum students; good modeling;
commitment to her profession and higher education teacher programs; and
encouraging involvement by the student in family and the community.

“This is the first time that I've had the opportunity to
assist a student from UW Stout,” Prytz said. “This student needed to do her
student teaching and I told her it would be fine. The [UW-Stout] student was a
student of mine years ago in the Barber/Cosmetology program here at WITC. It was
very enjoyable to be able to help and see her succeed.”

“I could not think of a more deserving person than Patty,”
said Twila Sauve, Academic Dean of Family and Consumer Services at WITC. “Patty
has worked with the Rice Lake Barber Cosmetology program since its inception, 20
years ago. Her dedication to her students has gone beyond the time she spends
with them in the classroom, as she strives to instill within them the importance
of professionalism, community and giving back. Patty has a heart of gold, and
each and every one of her students holds a special place in it.”

Prytz will receive a certificate and a check for $100 to
show appreciation for her exemplary work with UW-Stout students.

“I would like to thank UW-Stout for the award,” Prytz said.
“I feel it was quite an honor. I've always loved helping young people succeed.”